What is China’s tourism symbol?

China’s tourism symbol is “Horse Treading on Flying Swallows”.

In October 1983, "Horse Treading on Flying Swallows" was designated as the Chinese tourism symbol by the National Tourism Administration. In 1985, the bronze galloping horse was identified as the graphic symbol of China's tourism industry by the National Tourism Administration under the name "Ma Chao Longque", and it has been used to this day.

Ma Ta Fei Yan, also known as Ma Chao Longque, Bronze Galloping Horse, Ma Xi Crow, Eagle (Harrier) Plundering Horse, Ma Ta Fei Falcon, Lingyun Galloping Horse, etc., is a bronze vessel of the Eastern Han Dynasty, unearthed in 1969 in Leitai Han Tomb, Wuwei City, Gansu Province. It was unearthed from the tomb of Zhang, a military commander who guarded Zhangye during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and his wife, and is now in the Gansu Provincial Museum.

"Horse Steps on Flying Swallow" is 34.5 cm tall, 45 cm long and 13 cm wide. "Horse Treading on Flying Swallows" has been regarded as a symbol of the superb foundry industry in ancient China since it was unearthed.

In 1986, "Horse Treading on Flying Swallows" was designated as a national treasure.

From a mechanical analysis, the horse stepping on Feiyan found the center of gravity for Feiyan, resulting in stability. This romantic approach highlights the vigorous and heroic posture and galloping expression of the horse, giving people rich imagination and appeal. It has both a powerful feeling and a moving rhythm. The Horse Trampling the Flying Swallow is also a wonder of Chinese bronze art.